These groups meet regularly.

Activity Pals -- For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sight-see, dine out and more. 301-596-6385.

The Bain Center -- 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.

*Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9-9:40 a.m. Laughter exercises and group sharing. $2 per week. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.

*Better Health. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. For fee, 410-313-7469.

*Billiards. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Twenty-five cent players' fee. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

*Blood pressure screenings. First and third Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon.

*Book Discussions. Discover good reads. Fourth Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Call center for name of book.

*Chess. Wednesdays, 1-4:15 p.m.

*Computer Seniors of America -- A variety of two-day/two-hour classes, including Introduction to Word Processing - Dec. 1 and 2; Internet I: Introduction to the Internet and E-mail - Dec. 7 and 8; and Buying and Selling on eBay - Dec. 14 and 15. Registration required. Call 410-336-5878 for more information.

*Drop-in cards. Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

*Duplicate bridge. Tuesdays, 12-4:15 p.m. Hazel, 410-772-3224.

*English as a second language. Tutoring in conversational English in small group instruction. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Fabulous 50+ Players presents: Radio Daze. Dec. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Relive the days of Burns and Allen, Major Bowes Amateur Hour, the Grand Ole' Opry and more with live performances by the troupe of senior thespians. Call the center to reserve.

*Flea Market, Woodworkers sale and more. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Looking for a bargain before the holidays? Searching for a fine handcrafted gift of wood for that special someone? You can find both here at the center's special sale, along with baked goods and fresh fruit cup. Project Linus will be here, too.

*Hannukah Party. Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-noon. $6 plus lunch donation. Come join for joyous and spirited music, Jewish storytelling and brunch. Co-sponsored by Cultural Connection. Register by Dec. 2.

*Health Insurance Assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens ages 60-up and people with disabilities ages 55-up. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-7391.

*Middle Eastern Dance. Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Learn the basic techniques of belly dance. A great toning exercise for all ages and fitness levels. Registration forms available at the center.

*People with Arthritis Can Exercise. Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call for fee.

*Pottery. Fridays, Dec.4-Feb.19, 10 a.m.-noon. $30 seniors; $70 persons under 60. Learn about glazing, hand building and advanced decorating techniques. Registration information available at the center.

*Project Linus. Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon. Help prepare blankets for children who are experiencing trauma. Light sewing skills are helpful. Either monthly or bi-monthly, call 410-313-7460 for specific dates.

*Quilting group. Mondays, except third of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet and share ideas with others who enjoy quilting. 410-313-7460.

*Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Third Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. Call center to schedule an appointment.

*Scrabble. Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.; Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

*T'ai Chi. Wednesdays, Dec.2-Feb.3, 2:30-3:30 p.m. $49. Active mediation and carefully-coordinated natural movements designed to improve balance and promote calming, centering and strengthening. Registration information available at the center.

*Winter Chorus Recital. Dec. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. The senior chorus, a partnership with Howard Community College, entertains with a repertoire of songs, including holiday favorites.

*Wii Club. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Interactive video game fun for seniors, playing bowling, fishing, tennis, baseball and more. Improves hand-eye coordination and allows for some exercise. First game is free. 410-313-7320.

Centennial High School Student Government's Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Senior Banquet -- Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. Come for a turkey dinner with the trimmings, enjoy live entertainment, door prizes and dessert. Tickets are $5. Call Mrs. Mulhollen to reserve your ticket(s) or sign up at your local senior citizens home. There is free transportation to the event in selected areas.

East Columbia 50+ Center -- 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700 or 410-313-7680.

*AgeWell exercise class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., through Dec. 10. Cost, $48. Low-impact exercise co-sponsored by Howard County Hospital.

*Belly dance class. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $25 a month. Come experience your passageways to a sacred dance. Women of all ages are welcome.

*Box Lunch Book Club. Second Tuesday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. Books are on reserve at the East Columbia Branch library. Lunch reservations must be made no later than Wednesday of the prior week.

*Bridge. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

*Chair Yoga. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. $5 a class, paid monthly.

*Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

*Exercise with ease. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., through Dec. 10. Cost, $48. Enjoy strength, coordination and flexibility training with Joyce DiTomaso, fitness instructor.

*Evening exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $30 month.

*Game of Go. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Board game that originated in China. Instructor available and it's free.

*Harmonize Exercise Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $3 class paid monthly. Learn from a certified instructor the fitness method of stamina, strength, stretch and syngery.

*Latin Jam Dance Class. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Cost: $20 a month. Get down with Latin music and get fit with this low impact dance/exercise class.

*Massage therapist. Every Friday, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Cost: $50 hour/$30 half hour. Relieve tension, increase circulation and calm the nerves with a massage by appointment only. Call center for an appointment.

*Movie Matinee and Special Lunch. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. $5. Call center to register one week in advance.

*Pilates. Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. Cost: $25. Enjoy beginner and intermediate class with a certified instructor.

*Reflexology. Mondays, 5:15-7:45 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost: $45 hour. Make an appointment for a soothing and stress management experience. Call center to register.

*Steamy Wonder Spa Treatments. Fridays, appointment times 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Linda Bluford, certified licensed esthetician, will safely and effectively provide the following treatments: beautiful skin, citrus bliss body scrub, and steamy wonder weight loss program. Treatment fee starting at $55. Call 410-313-7680 for an appointment.

*Soul line-dancing. Every Monday an advanced class, and every Wednesday a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20 monthly. Come learn the patterns and steps for line dancing with a certified dance instructor.

*Tai Chi-beginners. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. $6 a class, paid monthly.

*Whisk. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Lunch available.

*Yoga. Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $24 class paid monthly. Join highly skilled instructor in Hatha yoga, Camila Karam.

Ellicott City Senior Center -- 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Free. Call the center for more information.

*The Blossoms. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Women's group for those looking to make new friends, discuss current events and more. Call the center for more information.

*Brain Fitness VII. Dec. 8, 11 a.m. Free. Back by popular demand, Brain Fitness-Neurobics "Strengthen your brain and have fun in the process." Instructor Robin Zahor, RN, BSN, teaches seniors how to keep the mind sharp by using techniques designed to keep the brain in top form and improve cognitive performance.

*Bushy Park Elementary Chorus. Dec. 10, 11 a.m. Free. Musical director Lisa Boss and the Bushy Park Elementary School Children's Chorus will perform a "Winter Holiday Concert."

*Brunch at the Center. Dec. 11, 11 a.m. Join for a festive brunch as the center has its first "Chef Event" catered by Overlea Caterers. A personal chef will create special order omelets accompanied by sides. Reservations and center membership are required. The suggested donation for the brunch is $3. If you have been planning a visit to the center, this is a perfect chance to check out the lunch program.

*Early Bird Bingo. First Friday, 9:30 a.m. $2. Join for an hour of bingo. There are 10 rounds of bingo to play. If you are new to the center or planning a visit, this is a great program to meet fellow seniors.

*Harriet's Hanukkah Party. Dec. 17, 11 a.m. Free. Celebrate the "Festival of Lights," listen to the stories of the Maccabbees', the spinning of the dreidel, and the lighting of the Menorah. Potato pancakes and doughnuts will be served. Singing by Frank, grandchildren welcome.

*Health insurance assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens ages 60-up and people with disabilities ages 55-up. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. 410-313-7391.

*Low impact cardio combo. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. For those 50 or older. Learn basic cardio combinations in an easy-to-do format. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.

*Massage therapy. Mondays, noon-3 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment. $30/25 minutes or $50/50 minutes. Kris, 410-782-9938.

*Music with Al Callahan. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. Free. Former Senior Idol contestant and winner Al Callahan will entertain with his renditions of "Songs of the Season" music for the holidays. Come stroll down memory lane and enjoy an hour of musical oldies but goodies.

*Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Fourth Wednesday, except December, 1-4 p.m. Services will include wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. Call center for appointment.

Free Maryland Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Open Enrollment Workshop -- Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Are you a senior citizen eligible for free Maryland Medicare prescription assistance? Join the Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program for a free workshop to see if you qualify for the $1,200 "doughnut hole" subsidy and/or the $300 premium subsidy. Caregivers and family members of eligible SPDAP members or potential members also can attend. To qualify, you must live in Maryland, be on Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan, and have an income of less than $32,490 for an individual or $43,701 for a couple. Please bring the following items to the workshop to determine eligibility: Medicare identification card, if available, list of current prescription drugs, current prescription drug plan statement, if available, proof of state residency such as a Maryland driver's license, state identification card, six-month-old utility bill or rental agreement, proof of household income: 2008 federal income tax return or a copy of Social Security and other relevant income and benefit statements if a tax return was not filed. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, in Columbia. To reserve a spot, call 1-800-215-8038 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays. The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D is through Dec. 31, for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

Free Maryland Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Open Enrollment Workshop -- Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Are you a senior citizen eligible for free Maryland Medicare prescription assistance? Join the Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program for a free workshop to see if you qualify for the $1,200 "doughnut hole" subsidy and/or the $300 premium subsidy. Caregivers and family members of eligible SPDAP members or potential members also can attend. To qualify, you must live in Maryland, be on Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan, and have an income of less than $32,490 for an individual or $43,701 for a couple. Please bring the following items to the workshop to determine eligibility: Medicare identification card, if available, list of current prescription drugs, current prescription drug plan statement, if available, proof of state residency such as a Maryland driver's license, state identification card, six-month-old utility bill or rental agreement, proof of household income: 2008 federal income tax return or a copy of Social Security and other relevant income and benefit statements if a tax return was not filed. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, in Columbia. To reserve a spot, call 1-800-215-8038 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays. The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D is through Dec. 31, for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

Jewish Federation of Howard County -- Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.

*Cultural Connections. Second and fourth Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - noon at the Bain Center. Call Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, ext. 103.

*Hot Topics, Lunch n' Learn. Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Federation Community Room, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Call 410-730-4976, ext. 103 for more information.

Mount Pisgah AME Church -- 5901 Ceder Fern Court, Columbia. 410-730-6688.

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